Beef Quality Assurance

The Beef Quality Assurance program provides guidelines for beef cattle production and outlines how to increase consumer confidence through proper management techniques and a commitment to quality. Join us in 2025 for our BQA in person training series at various locations throughout the state. There is also an online program for training in several key areas in beef production – cow-calf, stocker, feedyard, dairy, and transportation. The modules are available in English and Spanish. In person or online training topics covered include animal husbandry, animal welfare, environmental stewardship and food safety practices.

BQA Certification

Online
BQA certification is available in Michigan through the national online training and certification program housed at www.bqa.org. Online training and certification is free.

In-person
The MSU Beef Team, Michigan Cattlemen's Association and Michigan Beef Industry Commission have come together to provide you with certification/recertification trainings for the following dates. Register Here!

  • March 25th: Rudyard, MI Upper Peninsula 
  • April: Beagio's Pizza in Kingston, MI
  • September 23rd: Green Township Hall in Paris, MI
  • November 25th: MSU Pavilion in East Lansing, MI

Note: more trainings may be scheduled at a later date. 

 

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